36th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 46 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100228220 | LIQUID DRUG MEDICAL DEVICE - The present invention relates to liquid drug medical devices for enabling the administration of liquid drugs, and also a needle shield removal device for safely removing needle shields. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228221 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR OBTAINING BIOPSY TISSUE SAMPLES - Devices, systems, and methods for accessing tissue in a minimally invasive manner and taking a biopsy tissue sample therefrom are disclosed. At least some of the embodiments disclosed herein enable a tissue sample to be taken from the external surface of the heart in a non-invasive manner. In addition, various disclosed embodiments provide devices, systems and methods for accessing the pericardial space through the interior of the heart and engaging the epicardial surface and removing a tissue sample therefrom for diagnostic purposes through the use of suction. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228222 | SURGICAL FLUID MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH PRESSURE AND/OR FLOW CONTROL - Surgical fluid management systems and methods of operating surgical fluid management systems which may provide one or more functions associated with suction, irrigation, distention, deficit monitoring, infusion, fluid warming, and the like. Some example embodiments may include infra-red lamps arranged to heat fluid flowing through a disposable cartridge. Some example embodiments may provide a three-dimensional fluid path through the cartridge and/or multi-stage heating capabilities. Some example fluid management systems may be selectable between pressure control and flow control modes. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228223 | SURGICAL FLUID MANAGEMENT SYSTEM HEATER ASSEMBLY AND CARTRIDGE - Surgical fluid management systems and methods of operating surgical fluid management systems which may provide one or more functions associated with suction, irrigation, distention, deficit monitoring, infusion, fluid warming, and the like. Some example embodiments may include infra-red lamps arranged to heat fluid flowing through a disposable cartridge. Some example embodiments may provide a three-dimensional fluid path through the cartridge and/or multi-stage heating capabilities. Some example fluid management systems may be selectable between pressure control and flow control modes. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228224 | SURGICAL FLUID MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTROL AND DEFICIT MONITORING - Surgical fluid management systems and methods of operating surgical fluid management systems which may provide one or more functions associated with suction, irrigation, distention, deficit monitoring, infusion, fluid warming, and the like. Some example embodiments may include infra-red lamps arranged to heat fluid flowing through a disposable cartridge. Some example embodiments may provide a three-dimensional fluid path through the cartridge and/or multi-stage heating capabilities. Some example fluid management systems may be selectable between pressure control and flow control modes. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228225 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DELIVERY OF NEUROTOXINS - A method and system for delivering a neurotoxin into the body of a subject is disclosed. The method includes sequentially applying one or more arrays of micro needles on a portion of the skin of the subject that requires treatment. The micro needles are pre-coated with the neurotoxin on an array comprised of 10 to 1,000 micro needles over an area of 1 mm | 2010-09-09 |
20100228226 | Inserter Having Two Springs - The invention relates to an inserter for a medical device e.g. an infusion set or the like for intermittent or continuous administration of a therapeutical substance, such as e.g. insulin. The inserter comprises a needle hub comprising an insertion needle and two elastic elements assuring automatic insertion and automatic retraction of the insertion needle. Activation of the first elastic element ( | 2010-09-09 |
20100228227 | DUAL ACCESS SINUS SURGERY METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A method for sinus surgery includes piercing first and second access openings into the anatomy of a human subject to access an inaccessible sinus site for cooperatively manipulating respective first and second surgical instruments inserted through the openings. One instrument, for example an endoscope, can permit viewing of the sinus site while the other instrument is manipulated to effect a treatment at the sinus site. The maxillary and other sinuses can be accessed and anti-inflammatory and other treatments can be applied. Systems and instruments for performing such sinus surgery methods are also disclosed. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228228 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR DISPERSING MEDICAMENTS - For selective treatment of diseased tissue sections or organ parts, the surface of medical devices entering into contact with areas thereof under pressure is coated with lipophilic substantially water-insoluble medicaments binding to various tissue components with good adherence thereto, said medicaments having an effect thereupon a short time after entering into contact therewith without exerting a harmful influence upon adjacent healthy tissue. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228229 | GUIDE WIRE - A guide wire includes a core possessing a distal end part and a proximal end part, a distal covering layer covering the distal end part of the core, and a proximal covering layer covering the proximal end part of the core. The proximal covering layer includes a first layer that covers the surface of the core, and a second layer that partly covers the surface of the first layer. The first layer has a first part which is not covered by the second layer and a second part which is covered by the second layer, and the surface of the second part is tightly surrounded by the proximal end of the distal covering layer. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228230 | Shielded Tip Catheter - A multilumen catheter assembly including an elongated body having a proximal end and a distal end and a first lumen having a sidewall extending between the proximal end and the distal end, a first distal opening disposed at the distal end, and a first guide wire opening disposed proximally of the distal end and co-planar with the sidewall. The assembly also includes a second lumen connected to the sidewall and extending from the proximal end toward the distal end, proximally of the distal end. The second lumen includes a second opening extending obliquely away from the sidewall distally toward the first distal opening and a second guide wire opening disposed proximally of the second opening and in a plane generally parallel to the sidewall. A method of inserting the catheter into a vessel is also disclosed. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228231 | FLUID LINE CONNECTOR SAFETY DEVICE - The present application describes devices that use various features to prevent the disconnection of connectors used in medical treatments. For example embodiments prevent disconnection of luer connectors that are incompletely mated. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228232 | Catheter flushing assembly - An assembly for flushing at least the primary flow lines associated with a catheter, such as an intravascular catheter, comprising first and second flush ports connected in fluid communicating relation with a different one of said primary flow lines. A primary flow restrictor assembly includes two safety flow restrictors, disposed at a main hub of the catheter and the primary flow lines, and being structured to regulate fluid flow between the primary flow lines and the catheter. A flushing orientation is established when the two safety flow restrictors are concurrently disposed in a closed position, thereby establishing fluid flow between the primary flow lines and corresponding ones of the first and second flush ports, wherein one-way valves associated with each of the flush ports facilitate a concurrent path of flushing fluid from said primary flow lines and towards, out and through the first and second flush ports, to the external environment. Consequently, the flushing assembly of the present invention can prevent the introduction of flushing fluid, along with any bacteria or other collection of material carried by it, into a patient's bloodstream. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228233 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR INFUSION HAVING COILED TUBING OF ADJUSTABLE LENGTH - The embodiments of the subject invention in general describe an infusion device with adjustable length tubing. More particularly, the subject invention pertains to one or more embodiment(s) of an I.V. set, or similar device, having a coiled tubing. Specifically disclosed is an I.V. set with coiled tubing wherein the coils are attached but separable to add length and flexibility to the tubing. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228234 | Device for actively removing a target cell from blood or lymph of a vertebrate subject - Devices, systems, and methods are described herein for controlling the level of one or more target cell types in the blood fluid and/or lymph fluid of a vertebrate subject. Devices and systems are provided that include a body defining at least one lumen configured for fluid flow; at least one controllable flow barrier to the at least one lumen; one or more sensor configured to detect one or more target cell types in blood fluid or lymph fluid of a vertebrate subject; at least one treatment region disposed within the at least one lumen; at least one reactive component disposed in the at least one treatment region, the at least one reactive component configured to modulate a physiological effect of the one or more target cell types in the vertebrate subject; and at least one controller in communication with the one or more sensor and in communication with the at least one controllable flow barrier to the at least one lumen; wherein the at least one controller is configured to open or close the at least one controllable flow barrier in response to the one or more sensor. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228235 | Surgical instrument - The surgical instrument includes a distal tool, an elongated shaft that supports the distal tool, and a proximal handle or control member, where the tool and the handle are coupled to the respective distal and proximal ends of the elongated shaft via distal and proximal bendable motion members. Actuation means extends between said distal and proximal members whereby any deflection of said control handle with respect to said elongated instrument shaft causes a corresponding bending of said distal motion member for control of said working member. The proximal bendable member comprises a ball and socket assembly supported between the handle and instrument shaft and constructed and arranged for three dimensional motion. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228236 | ADAPTER FOR COUPLING A LASER PROCESSING DEVICE TO AN OBJECT - An adapter contact lens to be applied in contact with an anterior corneal surface. The adapter includes a contact glass portion having a corneal contact surface curvature that is flatter than that of the undeformed anterior corneal surface. When the contact glass is applied the cornea deforms assume a deformed state corneal curvature that is parallel to the flatter corneal contact surface curvature. A mount portion circumferentially surrounds the contact glass and defines a suction duct that is structured to secure the adapter to the cornea by negative pressure when it is brought into contact with a surface of the eye surrounding the contact glass portion. The suction duct being partially defined by a peripheral edge of the mount; that extends outwardly away from the mount portion and toward but not intersecting or extending beyond a geometric continuation of the corneal contact surface curvature. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228237 | GOLD NANOCAGES CONTAINING MAGNETIC NANOPARTICLES - The present invention relates to gold nanocages containing magnetic nanoparticles and a preparation method thereof. More specifically, relates to hollow-type gold nanocage particles, which contain iron oxide nanoparticles having a magnetic property and have an optical property of strongly absorbing or scattering light in the near-infrared (NIR) region, as well as a preparation method thereof. Due to their optical property and magnetic property, the magnetic nanoparticle-containing gold nanocages can be used in various applications, including analysis in a turbid medium with light, cancer therapy or biomolecular manipulation using light, contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging, magnetic hyperthermia treatment and drug delivery guide, etc. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228238 | MULTI-FUNCTION OPTICAL PROBE SYSTEM FOR MEDICAL AND VETERINARY APPLICATIONS - A device includes a handpiece having a probe tip disposed at an end thereof, and, connected to the handpiece such that, at the probe tip, a functionality of each is provided, a plurality of probes. The probes may include an optical coherence tomography (OCT) probe, an endoillumination probe, a laser therapy probe, an ultrasound imaging probe, an electrocautery probe, an RF ablation probe, a cryosurgical probe, an irrigator, and/or a mechanical probe. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228239 | ABLATION DEVICE WITH SUCTION CAPABILITY - An ablation device includes an inflatable member having a cavity, a layer surrounding at least part of the inflatable member, wherein the layer includes one or more ablation elements for providing ablation energy, and a plurality of channels located between the layer and the inflatable member, wherein the layer has a plurality of openings that are in fluid communication with the plurality of channels. An ablation device includes an inflatable member having a cavity, and a layer surrounding at least part of the inflatable member, wherein the layer includes one or more ablation elements for providing ablation energy, wherein the layer has a plurality of openings, and is spaced away from at least a portion of the inflatable member. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228240 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR THE POSITIONING OF IMPLANTABLE LEADS | 2010-09-09 |
20100228241 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR HEMOSTASIS FOLLOWING ARTERIAL CATHETERIZATION - A hemostasis device including a shaft having a forward end, at least one anchor balloon mounted on the shaft at the forward end and at least one electrical resistance heating element, mounted on the main shaft forward of the at least one anchor element and being operable to enhance hemostasis. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228242 | ANTI-SEEDING ARRANGEMENT - The present invention relates to an anti-seeding arrangement ( | 2010-09-09 |
20100228243 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PERCUTANEOUS ENERGY DELIVERY - The invention provides a system and method for percutaneous energy delivery in an effective, manner using one or more probes. Additional variations of the system include array of probes configured to minimize the energy required to produce the desired effect. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228244 | TISSUE MEASUREMENT AND ABLATION ANTENNA - A surgical antenna for radiating microwave energy (e.g. frequency 500 MHz to 60 GHz) from a e.g. ceramic insertion tip ( | 2010-09-09 |
20100228245 | Method and System for Transcervical Tubal Occlusion - A medical device and procedure is described for occluding a fallopian tube. A tubal occlusion device is inserted into a uterine cavity. The device includes an RF applicator head including an electrode carrier with one or more bipolar electrodes thereon. During insertion, the RF applicator head can be in a closed position. The RF applicator head is positioned at a tubal ostium of a fallopian tube, such that a distal tip of the RF applicator head advances into the tubal ostium. The RF applicator head is deployed into an open position such that the RF applicator head approximates the shape of the uterine cavity in a region of the tubal ostium. Current is passed through the one or more bipolar electrodes to the tubal ostium to destroy tissue to a known depth, which precipitates a healing response in surrounding tissue that over time scars and occludes the fallopian tube. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228246 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF AN ELECTROSURGICAL CONTROLLER WITH OUTPUT RF ENERGY CONTROL - An electrosurgical controller with output RF energy control. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are electrosurgical controllers configured to change a first output voltage on the first active terminal relative to the first return terminal by selective control of a number of turns of the primary winding of a transformer used to create the output voltage. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228247 | Assessment of electrode coupling of tissue ablation - An electrode catheter and a method for assessing electrode-tissue contact and coupling are disclosed. An exemplary electrode catheter comprises an electrode adapted to apply electrical energy. A measurement circuit is adapted to measure impedance between the electrode and ground as the electrode approaches a target tissue. A processor determines a contact and coupling condition for the target tissue based at least in part on reactance of the impedance measured by the measurement circuit. In another exemplary embodiment, the electrode catheter determines the contact and coupling condition based at least in part on a phase angle of the impedance. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228248 | Method and device for treating cancer with electrical therapy in conjunction with a catheter and high power pulser - Apparatus for delivering high power, short duration, low energy electric pulses associated with generating high electric fields across cancerous tumors. The apparatus has a small diameter catheter with conducting core and insulating sheath introduced through the femoral artery, orifice or incision with its tip routed to the treatment site. A counter electrode of generally round or flat shape introduced through another orifice, incision or artery sandwiches the tumor between the two electrodes. A high power electric pulser delivers a multiplicity of high voltage pulses to the treatment site producing a therapeutic effect or annihilation of cancer. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228249 | USER INTERFACES FOR ELECTROSURGICAL TOOLS IN ROBOTIC SURGICAL SYSTEMS - A method for a minimally invasive surgical system is disclosed including capturing camera images of a surgical site; generating a graphical user interface (GUI) including a first colored border portion in a first side and a second colored border in a second side opposite the first side; and overlaying the GUI onto the captured camera images of the surgical site for display on a display device of a surgeon console. The GUI provides information to a user regarding the first electrosurgical tool and the second tool in the surgical site that is concurrently displayed by the captured camera images. The first colored border portion in the GUI indicates that the first electrosurgical tool is controlled by a first master grip of the surgeon console and the second colored border portion indicates the tool type of the second tool controlled by a second master grip of the surgeon console. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228250 | CUT AND SEAL INSTRUMENT - A combined electrical tissue sealing and mechanical tissue cutting instrument. The instrument has two opposing jaw members. A removable cartridge is positioned in one of the jaw members. The cartridge includes a tissue sealing electrode and a tissue cutter. As either the tissue sealing electrode or the cutter deteriorates with use, the cartridge is replaced with a new cartridge. Cartidges are configured with various electrode geometries to accommodate various associated electro-surgical units. One or more pressure sensors in the cartridge or in the instrument jaw that supports the cartridge provide an indication that a required clamping pressure exists between the jaw members to carry out the tissue sealing. A cut and seal controller allows various actions to be carried out when particular clamping pressures are sensed, or when an indication that tissue sealing is complete is sensed. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228251 | COAGULATION STENCIL AND APPLICATION DEVICE - The invention concerns a coagulation stencil for arranging a group of high frequency electrodes, comprising a plurality of arrangements of holes each comprising three mutually equally spaced receiving holes which extend substantially parallel and in which the high frequency electrodes can be inserted. To provide an improved coagulation stencil it is provided in accordance with the invention that the receiving holes are arranged in two rows extending in substantially radiating form away from a common receiving hole and the spacing of each receiving hole of one of the arrangements of holes relative to the nearest outside contour of the coagulation stencil is less than five times the diameter of the receiving hole. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228252 | Bone Plate and Plating System for Use of Same - A bone plate and plating system are for use of the same are disclosed. The bone plate includes a body having a span sufficient to overlap a portion of a bone. A screw hole extends through the body in order to receive a bone screw to attach for engaging the plate to the bone. The screw hole includes a counterbore having a beveled surface that intersects at a pinch point a bore having a conical surface of revolution that transitions into the bone engaging surface of the body. The beveled surface includes a variable geometry defining interleaved and rotationally-spaced contact and non-contact bone screw regions. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228253 | Reamer and Drill Guiding Device - A device for guiding a drilling tool to form an opening in a bone, comprises a body extending from a distal end to a proximal end, the body including a lumen extending therethrough, the lumen being sized and shaped to slidably accommodate a guidewire therein and a plurality of arms extending proximally from the proximal end, the arms being disposed about the lumen with a gripping surface of each arm being spaced radially from an axis of the guide wire lumen by a distance corresponding to a thickness of a guidewire to be received therein, the gripping surfaces gripping the guidewire to maintain a portion thereof extending proximally of the lumen along the axis of the lumen. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228254 | METHOD FOR DRILLING ENLARGED SECTIONS OF ANGLED OSTEAL TUNNELS - Methods for drilling enlarged osteal tunnels using osteal guides capable of drilling an angled osteal tunnel, namely, an osteal tunnel having an angle or turn within the bone and for drawing a muscle, tendon or ligament in need of repair into the enlarged osteal tunnel such that the bone can mend about, around, over and/or within the muscle, tendon or ligament. A reamer and guide wire can be used to create the enlarged osteal tunnel to accommodate a portion of the muscle, tendon or ligament in need of repair. The device allows for the blind intraosseous preparation of osteal tunnels and the blind intraosseous retrieval of sutures from such osteal tunnels. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228255 | METHOD AND TOOLS FOR LOW-SPEED MILLING WITHOUT IRRIGATION AND WITH EXTRACTION AND RECOVERY OF TISSUE PARTICLES - Milling procedure performed on the patient's bone or other tissue in order to form in said tissue a cavity of a shape and size that allows it to house an implant (or for other purposes where the tissue must regenerate) wherein milling is performed at low speeds and without irrigation without the tissue heating up and necrosis occurring in the tissue. The special design of the mill tools enables the tissue particles extracted during the milling process to be collected without using a suction machine. Said particles are in optimal biological condition for use in autografting due to the fact that neither overheating nor irrigation occur during the milling process. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228256 | SAGITTAL SAW BLADE WITH A STATIC BAR AND A MOVING DRIVE ROD AND BLADE CROWN, THE BAR HAVING SECONDARY OPENINGS - A surgical sagittal saw blade with a static blade bar shaped to be coupled to a sagittal saw. At least one drive rod extends through the bar. The drive rod is moveable within the blade bar. A blade crown, located outside the distal end opening of the blade bar is connected to the drive rod. The actuation of the drive rod by the saw results in the oscillation of the blade crown. Proximal to the distal end of the blade bar, the bar is formed with secondary openings. When the drive rod and blade crown are actuated, tissue entrained in the blade bar is discharged from the secondary openings. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228257 | JOINT REPLACEMENT COMPONENT - Imaging of a left or right joint is performed preoperatively, and an alignment guide and a custom cutting guide are formed based on the imaging. The alignment guide includes cannulations into which pins are placed. The cutting guide is then aligned using the pins, and bone of the joint is cut, using the guide, in preparation for an implant operative to replace a portion of the joint. The cutting guide is provided with one or more slots or surfaces to aid in aligning a cutting instrument. The alignment guide or cutting guide may be modified to correct for an existing joint problem, for example an incorrect alignment of the joint. The alignment guide or cutting guide may be formed with polymeric material. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228258 | INTRAMEDULLARY NAIL TARGETING DEVICE - An intramedullary nail targeting device for detecting the precise location and position of an opening in an intramedullary nail in a bone or similar object within a body of tissue is described. The device includes a body with a handle end and a drill sleeve end, an activation button, a drill sleeve connected to the drill sleeve end and having a first proximal end and a second distal end. The drill sleeve has a length necessary to extend through the depth of the tissue and includes a sensor foot and a drill guide. The sensor foot includes a sensor array for sensing the opening in the intramedullary nail when the sensor foot is placed on or near the surface of the bone. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228259 | ACETABULAR SHELL REMOVAL INSTRUMENT - An acetabular shell or cup removal instrument is disclosed. The instrument includes a first end capable of being received within an acetabular cup and a cutting element pivotally attached. Cutting motion is provided to the instrument by a powered handpiece, so that the cutting element is capable of cutting a bone surface adjacent to an outer surface of the acetabular cup when the first end is within the acetabular cup. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228260 | INJECTOR FOR INTRAOCULAR LENS - The invention is directed to an injector assembly and method of using the injector assembly that is part of a package in which the lens is sterilized and shipped together with the injector. The assembly comprises an injector barrel which has a circular end and a tapered end, an intraocular lens, and a haptic within the barrel. The assembly is comprised of a material that is packaged and sterilized as a single unit. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228261 | DISPOSABLE INTRAOCULAR LENS INSERTION SYSTEM - An intraocular lens injection system comprising an injecting device and cartridge. The cartridge comprises a lens holding portion and an outer sleeve portion. The invention includes a method of pre-loading the injecting system, particularly the cartridge, to reduce the amount of packaging, prevent damage to the intraocular lens during packaging and shipping, allow the pre-loaded injecting cartridge to be autoclaved as a unit, and eliminate the step of loading the cartridge with the intraocular lens by the end user to prevent potential damage during this step. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228262 | ATRAUMATIC LEAD REMOVAL SHEATH - The present invention is an implantable device for the atraumatic removal of chronically implanted medical devices. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228263 | LEAD ASSEMBLY AND METHODS INCLUDING A PUSH TUBE - A lead assembly includes an elongate body having a conductor electrically coupled with an electrode coupled to the elongate body. The lead assembly includes a push tube extending along at least a portion of the elongate body. A distal tip is coupled to the elongate body substantially adjacent to the distal end of the elongate body. The distal tip is sized and shaped to couple with a push tube distal end. In one option, the distal tip includes a seat to receive the push tube distal end. In another option, the seat is a side rail seat and a guide wire extends along the elongate body and is slidably coupled with the side rail seat. The lead assembly includes, optionally, an active fixation device slidably coupled with a portion of the elongate body, and the active fixation device is sized and shaped to couple with the push tube. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228264 | ADAPTABLE INTEGRATED ENERGY CONTROL SYSTEM FOR ELECTROSURGICAL TOOLS IN ROBOTIC SURGICAL SYSTEMS - A method for a minimally invasive surgical system is disclosed including reading first tool information from a storage device in a first robotic surgical tool mounted to a first robotic arm to at least determine a first tool type; reading equipment information about one or more remote controlled equipment for control thereof; comparing the first tool information with the equipment information to appropriately match a first remote controlled equipment of the one or more remote controlled equipment to the first robotic surgical tool; and mapping one or more user interface input devices of a first control console to control the first remote controlled equipment to support a function of the first robotic surgical tool. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228265 | Operator Input Device for a Robotic Surgical System - A robotic surgical system includes a master controller with an input handle and robotic manipulator assemblies including a surgical end effector and an endoscopic camera. The input handle is translatable to provide a position and rotatable to provide an orientation. A control system couples the master controller to the first and second manipulator assemblies. The control system moves the surgical end effector in response to the position and orientation of the input handle. The control system moves the input handle to orient the input handle to correspond to an orientation of the surgical end effector from a viewpoint of the endoscopic camera during the repositioning of at least one of the input handle position, the end effector, or the endoscopic camera. The control system may move the surgical end effector only in a first mode and orients the input handle only in a second mode. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228266 | Master Controller Having Redundant Degrees of Freedom and Added Forces to Create Internal Motion - An input device includes a handle coupled to a base by a linkage. The handle is manually movable relative to the base to provide a position input. The linkage has a plurality of links including a redundant link that permits internal motion of the linkage such that the linkage can move without moving the handle relative to the base. When a distance between the handle and a handle stop position is less than a threshold distance, a handle stop applies a first load to the handle. A drive system applies a second load to the redundant link responsive to the first load to create internal motion of the linkage that increases a distance between the handle and a handle stop position. The second load may be proportional to a cosine of an angle between a handle axis of motion and a redundant link axis of motion. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228267 | Wound care instrument - A wound care instrument to be used for measuring, probing, suctioning, cleaning, mechanically debriding, and applying creams or ointments in or onto acute and chronic ulcers or wounds, including but not limited to undermining or tunneling, surgically dehisced wounds, penetrating wounds, and burns. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228268 | SURGICAL STAPLE REMOVER - A surgical staple remover includes a staple supporter which is inserted below side portions of a crown of a surgical staple, which is joined to a skin, to support the surgical staple, a pressing slider which presses the crown of the surgical staple, which is supported by the staple supporter, to deform the surgical staple and to remove the surgical staple out from the skin and moves the surgical staple into a storage portion along a staple receiver which is continuously formed from the staple supporter. The number of the surgical staples inside the storage portion can be reliably and easily counted. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228269 | VESSEL CLOSURE CLIP DEVICE - A clip-based vascular closure devices is configured to be pre-applied to a blood vessel prior to insertion of a vascular access device (such as a procedural sheath) through an incision, puncture, penetration or other passage through the blood vessel. In an embodiment, the disclosed closure device is applied in a carotid artery via a transcervical access such as by forming an incision in the patient's neck to in order to access the blood vessel or other body lumen. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228270 | Deployment System for Surgical Suture - A suture deployment system is disclosed including a surgical needle having a flexible suture fixedly attached thereto and a target suture releasably secured to the flexible suture. Either the flexible suture or the target suture may be made of a shape memory polymer. A collar is positioned between the flexible suture and the target suture and is fixedly secured to the flexible suture. The target suture is releasably secured to the collar is such that the target suture may detach from the collar once a surgical procedure has been completed. The surgical needle is a double pointed surgical needle specifically configured to be manipulated by a surgical suturing apparatus. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228271 | MENISCAL REPAIR DEVICE - A meniscal repair device includes a handle with a thumbslide and a needle cartridge extending therefrom, the needle cartridge having distal tips having a specific directional orientation suited for a particular procedure. The meniscal repair device includes a needle rack and an obturator rack. A quantity of suture material is included in the meniscal repair device. The distal ends of the needle cartridge are adapted for penetrating soft tissue. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228272 | ENDOSCOPIC PLICATION DEVICE AND METHOD - Described herein are endoscopic plicators passed transorally into the stomach and used to plicate stomach tissue by engaging tissue from inside of the stomach and drawing it inwardly. In the disclosed embodiments, the tissue is drawn inwardly into a vacuum chamber, causing sections of serosal tissue on the exterior of the stomach to be positioned facing one another. The disclosed plicators allow the opposed sections of tissue to be moved into contact with one another, and preferably deliver sutures, staples or other means for maintaining contact between the tissue sections at least until serosal bonds form between them. Each of these steps may be performed wholly from the inside of the stomach and thus can eliminate the need for any surgical or laparoscopic intervention. After one or more plications is formed, medical devices may be coupled to the plication(s) for retention within the stomach. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228273 | LIQUID JET SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - The invention provides a variety of surgical instruments for forming a liquid jet, which are useful for performing a wide variety of surgical procedures. In some embodiments, the invention provides surgical liquid jet instruments having a pressure tube and an evacuation tube, where the pressure tube includes at least one nozzle for forming a liquid jet and where the evacuation tube includes a jet-receiving opening for receiving the liquid jet when the instrument is in operation. In some embodiments, the surgical liquid jet instrument is constructed to minimize damage to the tissue surrounding the tissue that is desired to be removed. In some embodiments, the outer surface of the distal tip of the evacuation tube wall and/or the pressure tube wall is blunted to minimize tissue damage. The invention also provides surgical methods utilizing the inventive surgical liquid jet instruments for cutting or ablating a selected tissue within portions of a patient's spine, such as within the intervertebral disc. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228274 | SURGICAL SAFETY SCALPEL - A surgical safety scalpel comprising a blade, fixed at one end to an extended nose on a handle, covered with a sheath longitudinally slidably and inseparably mounted on said handle, said sheath comprising an elongated housing comprising an upper surface, a lower surface and two side surfaces connecting the upper and lower surfaces together, an aperture through said lower surface and a handle with a first button mounted on surface of said handle and aligned opposite to the said first button a second button wherein the said aperture on the sheath engages with the first button and second button in the blocking position of covering the said blade and wherein a base of the said sheath engages with a third button near the proximal end of tail of the said handle preventing the said sheath to slide of the handle when the sheath is in ready position and wherein the said second button also engages the said sheath from sliding over the said blade its exposed state and during use. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228275 | PROBE FOR CARPAL TUNNEL RELEASE TOOL OR TISSUE DISSECTION - A probe for a surgical instrument used for cutting selected tissue in a body cavity while under visual inspection, e.g., a surgical tool for the release of the transverse carpal tunnel ligament, has a profile where the flat top surface of the probe has a wider width dimension than the lower surface of the probe. Thus, the sides of the lower surface are sloped or curved inward such that all points below the flat top surface at any particular point on the first and second sides of the flat top surface have a width that is smaller than the width dimension of the flat top surface. The degree of sloping or curving inward will cause tissues to be moved downward (instead of upward) when the probe is inserted, and will provide for generating an upward force that firmly holds the probe against the tissue to be cut and a downward force on the surrounding tissue below the probe. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228276 | STEERABLE ENDOLUMINAL PUNCH - This invention is a transvascularly placed punch, further including internal steerability and the ability to articulate in a direction at right angles to its longitudinal axis at or near its distal end. The punch is generally fabricated from stainless steel and includes an outer tube, an intermediate tube, a central stylet, hub structures, and a distal articulating region. The punch can be advanced through a body lumen in its straight configuration and then be selectively articulated or curved to permit negotiation of tortuous curvature or to permit optimal approach or access to a puncture site. The punch is able to create holes in the atrial septum of the heart or other structures and is easier to use than punches that are pre-curved near their distal tip since it is easier to advance through accessory catheters. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228277 | Valvuloplasty Catheter - The present invention provides an aortic valvuloplasty catheter which, in one preferred embodiment, has a tapered distal balloon segment that anchors within the left ventricle outflow track of the patient's heart and a rounded proximal segment which conforms to the aortic sinuses forcing the valve leaflets open. In addition, this embodiment of the valvuloplasty catheter includes a fiber-based balloon membrane, a distal pigtail end hole catheter tip, and a catheter sheath. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228278 | EXPANDING VASO-OCCLUSIVE DEVICE - This is a device for occluding a space within the body. In particular, the device comprises an expandable member, an inner member and one or more stop elements. The devices may be placed in a desired site within a mammal to facilitate the formation of an occlusion. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228279 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR MODIFICATION OF LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A medical device and system for modifying a left atrial appendage (“LAA”), as well as related methods, are provided. In accordance with one embodiment, a medical device includes a plurality of discrete frame segments coupled with at least one ring member to form a frame structure. Each discrete frame segment includes an expanding leg, a collapsing leg and a hub extension. A tissue growth member is coupled with the plurality of discrete frame segments to define a substantially convex surface and a substantially concave surface. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228280 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR TREATMENT OF LUMENAL SYSTEMS - The invention provides a variety of catheters and methods for using such catheters. An exemplary catheter includes an elongate body having a proximal end a distal end. The elongate body defines a longitudinal axis of the catheter. The exemplary catheter further includes at least one inflatable member disposed on the elongate body proximate the distal end of the elongate body. The interior of the inflatable member is in fluid communication with an inflation lumen in the elongate body. The exemplary catheter also includes a first filter adapted and configured to capture emboli in a patient's bloodstream as the bloodstream passes through the first filter along a first direction. The exemplary catheter further includes a second filter adapted and configured to capture emboli in a patient's bloodstream as the bloodstream passes through the second filter along a second direction, wherein the second direction is generally opposite to the first direction. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228281 | VASCULAR FILTER SYSTEM - A vascular filter system comprises a vascular filter ( | 2010-09-09 |
20100228282 | NASAL DEVICES INCLUDING DILATION AND USER COMMUNICATION AND METHODS OF USING SAME - An apparatus and methods of providing dilation to external tissue and user communication via a nasal device are provided. One embodiment comprises a flexible strip of material adapted to be adhesively secured to nasal surfaces of a user, and a signal unit which receives physiological signals of the user while disposed upon the nasal surfaces and which communicates information to the user via one or more of: acoustic vibrations, tactile contact and light emission. One or more signal units may be provided. The signal units may detect physiological parameters of the user. The signal unit may wirelessly communicate information relating to use to an external receiver. The signal unit may receive commands via wireless communication to control a subsequent communication to the user via vibrations, contact, and/or light emission. Additional embodiments comprise a fluid-filled elongated vessel adapted to conform to nasal surfaces of the user in order to dilate nasal regions. The fluid-filled vessel may include pressurized air. Another embodiment comprises a reusable resilient member engaging an elongated member having a pair of pockets disposed at each end of the elongated member. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228283 | MEDICAL MANIPULATOR - A medical manipulator is provided. The medical manipulator includes an end effector that is configured to perform motions with respect to at least two different axes, and that is inserted in a body cavity during operation of the medical manipulator. The medical manipulator also includes at least two cylindrical motors that each include a longitudinal axis and that drive at least a part of the end effector. The motors remain outside a living body during operation of the medical manipulator and the motors are mounted on at least one bracket. A shaft interconnects the bracket and the end effector. A longitudinal axis of the shaft extends substantially parallel to each of the longitudinal axes of the motors. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228284 | SURGICAL TOOL HAVING POSITIVELY POSITIONABLE TENDON-ACTUATED MULTI-DISK WRIST JOINT - The present invention is directed to a tool having a wrist mechanism that provides pitch and yaw rotation in such a way that the tool has no singularity in roll, pitch, and yaw. A positively positionable multi-disk wrist mechanism includes a plurality of disks or vertebrae stacked in series. Each vertebra is configured to rotate in pitch or in yaw with respect to each neighboring vertebra. Actuation cables are used to manipulate and control movement of the vertebrae. In specific embodiments, some of the cables are distal cables that extend from a proximal vertebra through one or more intermediate vertebrae to a distal vertebra, while the remaining cables are medial cables that extend from the proximal vertebra to one or more of the intermediate vertebrae. The cables are actuated by a pivoted plate cable actuator mechanism. In specific embodiments, the actuator mechanism includes a plurality of small radius holes or grooves for receiving the medial cables and a plurality of large radius holes or grooves for receiving the distal cables. The holes or grooves restrain the medial cables to a small radius of motion and the distal cables to a large radius of motion, so that the medial cables to the medial vertebra move only a fraction of the amount as the distal cables to the distal vertebra, so as to achieve precise control and manipulation of the vertebrae. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228285 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR MODIFICATION OF LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Medical devices, systems and methods for modifying a left atrial appendage (“LAA”). In one embodiment, a medical device system includes a jailing member or structure positioned over the ostium of an LAA and at least one tissue growth member positioned within the LAA and retained within the LAA by the jailing member. In another embodiment, a medical device includes an atrial stent coupled with a patch that is configured to cover the ostium of an LAA. The patch may have a tissue growth member associated therewith. In another embodiment, the patch may include an open-cell frame which may be used as a jailing member or structure. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228286 | Clip Apparatus For Closing Septal Defects And Methods Of Use - A device for closing a septal defect, such as a patent foramen ovale, includes a clip formed from a superelastic material that is inserted into a septum wall of a heart. The clip is advanced through a patient's vasculature, e.g., within a delivery apparatus, until the clip is disposed within a first chamber adjacent the septal defect. Tines of the clip are directed through a flap of tissue of the septal defect until the tines of the clip are disposed within a second opposing chamber. The clip then transforms into its relaxed state, wherein the tines of the clip engage with a surface of the second chamber, thereby substantially closing the septal opening. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228287 | DEVICE FOR ADHERING TO THE SKIN OF A PATIENT - The present invention relates to a device for adhering to the skin of a patient, suitable to make a skin incision there through, as well as to the use of such a device for allowing an incision or excision wound to be made through the said device, and for subsequent closing the wound. In particular, the device is suitable for adhering to the skin at the location the incision or excision is to be made, where after the incision or excision is made through the device in the skin at the envisaged location. The device comprises one or more basic layers ( | 2010-09-09 |
20100228288 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING NEUROVASCULAR STRUCTURES - Devices and methods for protecting the neurovascular structures about the vertebral column are provided. One embodiment of the invention comprises a neuroprotective stent or device adapted for placement in an intervertebral foramen of a vertebral column and configured to resist compression or impingement from surrounding structures or forces. The stent or device may further comprise a flange or hinge region to facilitate attachment of the device to the vertebrae or to facilitate insertion of the device in the foramen, respectively. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228289 | Bio-flexible spinal fixation apparatus with shape memory alloy - A spinal fixation apparatus has a segment flexible rod for connecting pedicle screws and a transverse link for spacing out the rods, which are made from a shape memory alloy, thereby easily and simply connecting the rods and the pedicle screws. The rods can be easily and simply fit to the misaligned pedicle screw, even if there is a failure of alignment of the pedicle screws in surgery. The transverse link can be easily set up on a pair of the longitudinal rods, even if the longitudinal rods are declined or are not in parallel. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228290 | Spinal Cross-connector and Method for Use of Same - A spinal cross-connector for connection between adjacent first and second rods and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a coupling member including a bar extends from a body portion opposite to and in longitudinal axial alignment with a c-shaped arm. A second coupling member which includes a rack extends from a body portion opposite to and in longitudinal axial alignment with a another c-shaped arm. The rack is superposed in a selectively adjustable overlapping mechanical engagement with the bearing surface. Each c-shaped arm includes an arcuate extension extending substantially parallel to the bar to define a gripping pocket. A set screw includes a conical profile that extends substantially perpendicular to the arcuate extension. The advance of the set screw is operable to urge the rod into pressing contact with the gripping pocket to secure the rod therein. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228291 | Single-Sided Dynamic Spine Plates - A dynamic spine plate is formed with only a single row of bone screw bores that extend along a generally superior/inferior axis of the spine plate, providing a single-sided dynamic spine plate. The single-sided dynamic spine plate is formed from a plurality of spine plate components that are coupled dynamically to one another. This provides a modular, single-sided dynamic spine plate. The spine plate components are coupled dynamically to one another via socket and projection interfaces, the socket and projections interfaces incorporating resilient coupling and retention structures that allow limited movement of the spine plate components relative to one another. This provides for dynamic extension of the spine plate components relative to one another. The resilient coupling structure connects the spine plate components, providing a self-biased, snap fit coupling of spine plate components. Rotation stabilizers may be provide on the present single-sided dynamic spine plate that provide rotational stability to the spine plate in addition to the bone screws that will attach the spine plate to the vertebrae. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228292 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DYNAMIC SPINAL STABILIZATION - A dynamic stabilization system including a dynamic rod with a first and second coupler assemblies, a pre-tensioned central cord and a flexible bumper, which are coupled to the bony structures of the spine by way of pedicle screws for use in spinal fixation surgery. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228293 | Pedicle Screw Fixation System and Method for Use of Same - A pedicle screw fixation system and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a tulip is provided for holding a head of a pedicle screw substantially along a longitudinal axis. The tulip includes opposing first and second U-shaped receiving slots aligned along a transverse axis. A rod is received by the opposing first and second U-shaped receiving slots. A coupling collar includes a plurality of resilient fingers circumferentially disposed therearound such that a snap fit engagement with the head of the pedicle screw formed. The coupling collar includes a first deformable face operable for contact with the rod. A set screw is for adapted for driving engagement through the tulip along the longitudinal axis such that a second deformable face is positioned for contact with the rod. The first and second deformable faces conform to the shape of the rod in response to forceful engagement therewith. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228294 | ANTERIOR PLATING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods for stabilizing the spine are provided. For stabilizing the L5-S1 junction, the system includes a plate that has a generally triangular shape with an upper node and a pair of lower nodes. The upper node has a hole through the plate to receive a screw for passage into the L5 vertebra. The lower nodes each include a hole through the plate to receive screws for passage into the S1 vertebra. The system further includes a plate having a retaining element for preventing backout of screws inserted through the plate. Instruments and methods for attaching the plate to the spinal column are also provided. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228295 | Variable Radius Vertebra Bend Restrictor - A bend restrictor for a flexible conduit includes at least two adjacent vertebrae. Each vertebra includes a central passage for the flexible conduit, a ball portion, and a receiver portion configured to receive the ball portion. The ball portion of one adjacent vertebra is disposed within the receiver portion of the other adjacent vertebra. The bend restrictor further includes a vertebra insert disposed between the at least two adjacent vertebrae. The vertebra insert prevents a lock out position between the ball portion and the receiver portion. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228296 | IMPLANT FOR MAMMALIAN BONY SEGMENT STABILIZATION - Embodiments of bony region stabilization implants are described generally herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228297 | SELECTIVE IMPLANTATION KIT AND METHOD INCLUDING TOOL FOR SPACER AND/OR CONTROLLED SUBSIDENCE DEVICE - Kit and associated method with at least one tool for achieving selective implantation. The kit includes a fixation device for implant location intermediate the two bone bodies, a spacer for implant location intermediate the two bone bodies and adjacent the fixation device, and at least one implantation tool. The at least one tool has a portion for engaging and holding at least one of the device and the spacer during implantation of the at least one of the device and the spacer for implant location intermediate the two bone bodies and for releasing the held at least one of the device and the spacer subsequent to implantation. The at least one tool may be a single tool for engaging and holding both. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228298 | Method For Treating A Spinal Deformity - A dynamic stabilization device is disclosed. The device includes a dual spring member comprising an outer spring and an inner spring that have approximately equal working lengths. The dynamic stabilization device is also configured so that the dual spring member does not undergo stresses greater than an effective fatigue limit that is related to a fatigue limit of the spring. Methods for treating a deformity of a spine using a dynamic stabilization device are also disclosed. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228299 | IMPLANT FOR FUSION OF BONES AND/OR BONE PARTS - In an implant for fusion of bones or bone parts, particularly of the carpal region of a wrist, as well as for application of compression between the bones or bone parts, a base body with bone screws is provided, which are guided in recesses that possess a geometry by means of which the compression between the bone, in each instance, can be adjusted, whereby the base body is configured with rotation symmetry. The geometry of its recesses has the shape of an oblong hole curved in the circumference direction of the base body, in each instance, whose curvature, with reference to the central axis of the base body, runs at an incline to this axis, in such a manner that the bone screws screwed into the bones and guided in the recesses in the manner of a motion link can be moved in the direction of the inclined oblong holes, radially toward the central axis of the base body, by means of a rotational movement of the base body. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228300 | Radiosurgery Compatible Bone Anchor - There is provided an anchoring mechanism/bone anchor comprised of a radiotranslucent material for securing vertebral stabilizing implants to vertebral bone. The anchoring mechanism is preferably a pedicle screw comprised of a fiber material embedded in a radiolucent matrix material. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228301 | ATTACHMENT DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE - An attachment device with a radially expandable section is disclosed. The attachment device can have helical threads, for example, to facilitate screwing the attachment device into a bone. Methods of using the same are also disclosed. The attachment device can be positioned to radially expand the expandable section in cancellous bone substantially surrounded by cortical bone. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228302 | SPINAL ROD MANIPULATOR INSTRUMENT - An instrument for manipulating a spinal fixation rod includes a gripping section for engaging a spinal implant and a lever body pivotally attached to the gripping section. A rod carrier extends from one side of the lever body and is adapted to push a spinal fixation rod downwardly into the spinal implant. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228303 | Electromagnetically guided spinal rod system and related methods - An electronically guided spinal rod system for the placement of a spinal rod into the heads of pedicle screws and other types of bone fixation systems includes a bone screw inserter having rod access slots extending longitudinally for a length along the screw inserter, a rod detection system coupled to the rod access slots and a rod pusher for inserting a spinal rod through the rod access slots. The electronically guided spinal rod system insures that the spinal rod will be accurately positioned while allowing the operator complete freedom to choose its specific path into the screw inserter rod access slots. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228304 | ELECTRICAL STIMULATION DEVICE WITH ADDITIONAL SENSORY MODALITIES - A therapeutic apparatus comprising an electrical stimulation delivery means, and at least one secondary modality delivery means, wherein the secondary modality delivery means is in an active state during at least a portion of a refractory period of the electrical stimulation delivery means. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228305 | Energy Efficient Defibrillation Current Limiter - A current limiter for a defibrillation pulse is powered by the defibrillation pulse and switches the current delivery path open and closed when an excessive current condition exists. The excessive current condition is sensed by a sense resistor of the current limiter. The controlled current is delivered by an inductor which delivers a current which varies in a range about a predetermined current level during excessive current conditions. The current limiter dissipates little energy of the defibrillation pulse so that most of the energy produced by the defibrillator is delivered to the patient. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228306 | Method of Implanting a Subcutaneous Defibrillator - A subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator is disclosed which has an electrically active canister which houses a source of electrical energy, a capacitor, and operational circuitry that senses the presence of potentially fatal heart rhythms. At least one subcutaneous electrode that serves as the opposite electrode from the canister is attached to the canister via a lead system. Cardioversion-defibrillation energy is delivered when the operational circuitry senses a potentially fatal heart rhythm. There are no transvenous, intracardic, or epicardial electrodes. A method of subcutaneously implanting the cardioverter-defibrillator is also disclosed as well as a kit for conducting the method. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228307 | Responding to Partial Lead Failure in an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator - An implanted cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) delivers an electrical therapy signal to the heart of a patient. When ventricular fibrillation or another condition of the heart requiring high voltage therapy is sensed, the therapy signal is delivered to the heart. When a partial short-circuit or other low impedance condition occurs, an over-current protection circuit will stop delivery of a shocking pulse. The ICD will then reduce the voltage of the shocking pulse and try again to deliver electrical therapy. This process is repeated until a voltage level is found that is able to deliver the electrical therapy without causing an over-voltage condition. Alternate lead configurations may also be tried in an attempt to find a signal path that is not affected by the low impedance or short-circuit condition. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228308 | LEADLESS TISSUE STIMULATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems including an implantable receiver-stimulator and an implantable controller-transmitter are used for leadless electrical stimulation of body tissues. Cardiac pacing and arrhythmia control is accomplished with one or more implantable receiver-stimulators and an external or implantable controller-transmitter. Systems are implanted by testing external or implantable devices at different tissue sites, observing physiologic and device responses, and selecting sites with preferred performance for implanting the systems. In these systems, a controller-transmitter is activated at a remote tissue location to transmit/deliver acoustic energy through the body to a receiver-stimulator at a target tissue location. The receiver-stimulator converts the acoustic energy to electrical energy for electrical stimulation of the body tissue. The tissue locations(s) can be optimized by moving either or both of the controller-transmitter and the receiver-stimulator to determine the best patient and device responses. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228309 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DELIVERING ANTI-TACHYCARDIA PACING THERAPY - A method and device for delivering anti-tachycardia pacing (ATP) therapy that includes an electrode to sense cardiac signals and to deliver the therapy, sensing circuitry, electrically coupled to the electrode, to detect the tachycardia event in response to the sensed cardiac signals, and a processor to control delivery of the therapy. The processor determines whether a return cycle length generated subsequent to the delivery of the first plurality of pacing pulses is greater than a cycle length associated with the tachycardia event and less than a sum of the cycle length associated with the tachycardia event and a total prematurity associated with the first plurality of pacing pulses, and adjusts delivery of a second plurality of pacing pulses in response to the return cycle length not being greater than the cycle length associated with the tachycardia event and less than the sum of the cycle length associated with the tachycardia event and the total prematurity associated with the first plurality of pacing pulses. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228310 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTONOMIC NERVE MODULATION - According to various embodiments of a method for modulating autonomic neural activity in a body having a spinal cord, a subclavian vein and thoracic lymphatic vessels that include a thoracic duct and a right lymphatic duct, at least one programmed therapy is implemented using an implanted medical device to modulate autonomic neural activity. Implementing the therapy includes increasing or decreasing sympathetic activity in sympathetic nerves branching from a first region of the spinal cord using a first electrode in the thoracic duct, and further includes increasing or decreasing parasympathetic activity in parasympathetic nerves adjacent to the desired thoracic lymphatic vessel or sympathetic activity in sympathetic nerves branching from a second region of the spinal cord using a second electrode in the desired thoracic lymphatic vessel. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228311 | OPTIMIZATION OF PACEMAKER SETTINGS - The system provides information to facilitate efficient optimization of programmer settings for cardiac pacemakers. It uses simultaneous measurement of a patient's electrocardiogram and peripheral blood pressure waveform in order to calculate, in real-time, a value correlated to the patient's pre-ejection time (PET) and, optionally, ejection duration (ED) for the patient's left ventricle. The peripheral blood pressure waveform is preferably monitored with a wrist mounted tonometer. Data including the electrocardiogram and peripheral blood pressure trace, as well as the surrogate pre-ejection time interval (SPET) for each heart beat and trending is displayed on a computer monitor, thereby allowing a physician or nurse to quickly optimize PET for the patient and adjusting programmer settings for an implanted pacemaker. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228312 | Implantable Cardiac Motion Powered Piezoelectric Energy Source - Implantable cardiac motion powered piezoelectric energy sources are provided. Aspects of the subject implantable energy sources they include a piezoelectric transducer that converts cardiac mechanical energy to electrical energy. The subject energy sources find use in a variety of applications, including providing power to a wide range of implantable devices. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228313 | ELECTRICAL STIMULATION THERAPY TO PROMOTE GASTRIC DISTENTION FOR OBESITY MANAGEMENT - The disclosure is directed to techniques for delivering electrical stimulation therapy to support obesity management. The electrical stimulation therapy is configured to cause at least partial gastric distention. Gastric distention tends to induce a sensation of fullness and thereby discourages excessive food intake by the patient. The electrical stimulation therapy may be delivered to the gastrointestinal tract of the patient by electrodes deployed by one or more implantable leads coupled to an electrical stimulator. The electrical stimulator delivers stimulation pulses having a pulse width in a range found to be effective in causing gastric distention. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228314 | REMOTE TITRATION OF THERAPY DELIVERED BY AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - Techniques for remotely titrating a therapy delivered using an implantable medical device system are disclosed. An implantable medical device delivers therapy according to a first program. The system collects patient data relating to at least one of an efficacy of, or side effects resulting from, the delivered therapy, and transmits the patient data to a remote network device. A clinician may then analyze the patient data and determine if changes to the therapy are warranted. The clinician may then transmit a programming change, e.g., a modification to the first program or a new, second program, to the implantable medical device system, and the implantable medical device may deliver therapy according to the changed programming. The process of receiving patient data and modifying the therapy programming may be repeated multiple times until the therapy is adequately titrated, e.g., until the patient data indicates adequate efficacy and/or acceptable side effects. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228315 | EXTERNAL DEVICE THAT CONTINUOUSLY MONITORS FOR OSDB AND DELIVERS AUDIO STIMULATION THERAPY - A physiological parameter measuring device ( | 2010-09-09 |
20100228316 | Methods and Apparatus for Treating Anaphylaxis Using Electrical Modulation - Methods and devices for treating anaphylaxis, anaphylactic shock, bronchial constriction, and/or asthma include providing an electrical impulse to a selected region of the vagus nerve of a patient suffering from anaphylaxis to block and/or modulate nerve signals that would regulate the function of, for example, myocardial tissue, vasodilation/constriction and/or pulmonary tissue. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228317 | ADAPTIVE BAROREFLEX STIMULATION THERAPY FOR DISORDERED BREATHING - An approach to providing disordered breathing therapy includes delivering electrical stimulation therapy modifying a patient's baroreflex response. Disordered breathing therapy may be delivered in response to prediction or detection of disordered breathing events. Various conditions affecting the patient may be evaluated and the baroreflex therapy modified. The therapy may be modified to improve therapy efficacy, to reduce an impact to the patient and/or to mitigate therapy interactions. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228318 | Electrical Stimulation Treatment of Bronchial Constriction - Methods and devices for treating bronchial constriction related to asthma and anaphylaxis wherein the treatment includes providing an electrical impulse to a selected region of the vagus nerve and/or the lungs of a patient suffering from bronchial constriction. | 2010-09-09 |
20100228319 | ELECTRICAL STIMULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD USING MULTI-GROUP ELECTRODE ARRAY - An electrical stimulation system and method using multi-group electrode array are disclosed. The electrical stimulation system comprises an implant body having an electrode carrying surface, an electrode array provided on the electrode carrying surface, and an electrode controller. The electrode array comprises a plurality of electrode groups, each of which includes a plurality of electrodes, and each of the electrodes has an independent power supply control. The electrode controller receives a control signal to drive a set of at least two corresponding electrodes, which is selected from the electrodes of the same electrode group and two adjacent electrode groups. Powers supplies to the set of corresponding electrodes may be regulated by the independent power supply controls thereof, so as to generate a virtual channel between the set of corresponding electrodes through interaction of powers supplied to the set of corresponding electrodes. | 2010-09-09 |